Question

Which term specifically describes the categorization of people into ethnic groups without taking into account individual differences?
A.
discriminating
B.
racial profiling
C.
segregating
D.
stereotyping

Answer 1

Answer: D) Stereotyping

Choice A is false because this involves denying a person to do something based on factors such as religion, race, ethnicity, etc.

Choice B is false because this term involves a crime or suspected crime being committed, or about to be committed. And it also makes the assumption based on a person's race.

Choice C is false since segregation is the separation of people usually by race or ethnicity. Though you could have class based segregation (eg: rich vs poor) and other forms.

Choice D is true because stereotyping is where you lump a bunch of people together based on cultural or societal assumptions. Usually it's in the form of "all ___ people do such and such" where you fill in the blank with a specific race or culture.

Answer 2

Answer:

B

Reason:

correct on edmentum/PLATO

categorization of people regardless of individual differences simply because they fit a profile